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August 11, 2025

Call for Survivor Engagement in Safeguarding Review

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) will shortly be carrying out a Survivor Thematic Review Audit, which may begin as early as September. This review will […]
August 8, 2025

Celebrate the Season of Creation as Pilgrims of Hope

CAFOD in East Anglia and Sawston Live Simply group invite you to join us on Saturday 6 September 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 135 […]
August 7, 2025

Parishioner’s Initiative Helps Catholics Defend Faith

A parishioner from St Felix Church in Felixstowe has taken the initiative to equip fellow Catholics with the tools to respond to common criticisms of their […]
August 6, 2025

Cathedral Café Gets Top Marks in Hygiene Inspection

The Cathedral Café at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, having recently been awarded a five-star hygiene […]
August 5, 2025

Pilgrims from East Anglia Conclude Jubilee of Youth

The final two days of the Jubilee of Youth in Rome were marked by deep spirituality, powerful worship, and joyful fellowship for the group of young […]
August 4, 2025

From Destruction to Restoration: A Testament of Faith

Approximately 18 months ago, a quiet evening at St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich took a dramatic turn. As the cathedral was being closed for […]
August 2, 2025

Updates from Rome: Youth Pilgrimage – Days 2 to 5

Pilgrims from the Diocese of East Anglia have been soaking up both the sunshine and the spirit of the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, with days […]
July 31, 2025

Deacon Mike Vipond Passes After Lifetime of Service

Deacon Mike Vipond died peacefully in Ipswich Hospital, aged 84, on Friday 25 July. Deacon Mike Vipond’s working life was spent in education. He worked as […]
July 30, 2025

Pilgrimage of Hope: Journey Through East Anglia

Pilgrims across England and Wales are being invited to take part in the Pilgrimage of Hope. The Pilgrimage of Hope is a national walking pilgrimage culminating […]
July 29, 2025

Young Pilgrims from East Anglia Arrive in Rome

A large group of young pilgrims from the Diocese of East Anglia, accompanied by Bishop Peter Collins, have arrived in Rome to take part in the […]
July 29, 2025

Farewell and Thank You to David Turner

It was with a mix of gratitude and fondness that the team at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist announced the retirement of much-loved caretaker […]
July 28, 2025

Lunchtime Concert Series Boosts Organ Rebuild Fund

St Peter’s Church in Gorleston has recently hosted a highly successful series of Lunchtime Concerts, raising valuable funds for the church’s Organ Rebuild Fund. Matthew Hardy […]
July 25, 2025

Faith in the Home: Celebrating Name Days

In this edition of Faith in the Home, Monica Underwood from St Etheldreda’s Church in Ely, explores the Catholic tradition of celebrating our Name Day – […]
July 24, 2025

West Norfolk Catenians Raise Over £1,000

The West Norfolk Circle No. 231 of the Catholic Catenian Association has proudly announced the success of their President’s Charity for 2024–2025, raising an impressive £1,005 […]
July 23, 2025

Joyful First Holy Communion in Brandon & Mildenhall

On Saturday 21 June 2025, a joyous celebration took place in the Parish of Brandon and Mildenhall, as 11 young parishioners received the Eucharist for the […]